The client who has been experiencing slight anxiety is now communicati

The client who has been experiencing slight anxiety is now communicating in a manner that makes it difficult for the nurse to understand the client’s needs. The nurse suspects the client has progressed to which anxiety level?

1. Mild
2. Moderate
3. Severe
4. Panic

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Mild anxiety causes an increase in questioning.
Rationale 2: Moderate anxiety results in voice tremors and pitch changes.
Rationale 3: At severe levels of anxiety, communication is difficult to understand.
Rationale 4: Communication may not be understandable at all when the client reaches the panic stage.